Archive for July, 2010

The Golf Blog says: South African Louis Oosthuizen sunk a 50 foot eagle putt on the 9th hole in the final round. From there, it was all over. Oosthuizen walked through the back nine on “prevent defense” mode, and won the British Open by a commanding 7 strokes over Lee Westwood. Paul Casey fought valiantly […]

The Golf Blog says: Opening a 5-shot lead, Louis Ooshuizen is on the verge of becoming the new “Oostie.” But Dustin Johnson proved at the US Open a 5-shot lead can evaporate in a heartbeart. In fact, in 1982, phenom Bobby Clampett had a commanding 5-shot lead at the British Open after the second round, […]

The Golf Blog says: After nearly winning the British Open last year, 60 year old Tom Watson could not summon enough of his magic this year. In a poignant moment, Watson kissed the Swilken Burn bridge on the 18th hole at St. Andrews, reminiscent of Jack Nicklaus’s and Arnold Palmer’s farewells. Watson says that he […]

The Golf Blog says: It’s a new day. Tiger Woods sported a striped magenta shirt to start the British Open, while Phil Mickelson chose a hot pink shirt over his black long sleeves and matching black slacks. Love it!

The Golf Blog says: The weather is nice today for the morning rounds at St. Andrews. Low scores everywhere. Rory McIlroy tied the tournament record at 9-under 63. John Daly made an appearance at 6-under 66. Tiger Woods, in his magenta striped shirt, is 5-under. Phil Mickelson has yet to tee off.